If you have been affected by an issue raised in one of our articles, please see below a list of websites offering support services and their helpline numbers.
Alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Call 01 842 0700
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Call 1800 341 341
Aware
Mental health support for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder & anxiety.
Call 1800 80 48 48
BeLongTo
A youth organisation supporting LGBTI+ young people in Ireland.
Call 01 6706 223
BodyWhys
The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland.
Call 01 2107 906
Childline
Call 1800 666 666
Focus Ireland
For families, people or children at risk or affected by homelessness.
Call 01 8815 900
Gamblers Anonymous
For those experiencing or recovering from a gambling addiction.
Call 01 872 1133
Grow
Mental health support & recovery.
Call 1890 474 474
HSE Mental Health Support
Information on what mental health supports and services are available and how to access HSE services or HSE-funded services.
Freephone 1800 111 888
Jigsaw
National Centre for Youth Mental Health.
MABS
Money Advice & Budgeting Service.
Call 0818 072 000
Men's Aid
For male victims of domestic abuse.
Call 01 5543 811
Mná Feasa Helpline
Support for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Call 021 4211 757
MyOptions
HSE support service for unplanned pregnancy.
Call 1800 828 010
National Drugs Helpline
Call 1800 459 459
Pieta
Help for people who are suicidal and/or engaging in self-harm.
Call 1800 247 247 or 01 6235 606
Rape Crisis Centre
Call 1800 77 8888
Samaritans
Call 116 123, text 087 2609 090
or email jo@samaritans.ie
Sexual Assault Treatment Units
For information on all your care options if you have been raped or sexually assaulted.
Sexual Violence Centre Cork
Confidential and free service provider for victims of sexual violence in Cork city and county.
Call 1800 496 496 or 087 1533 393
or email info@sexualviolence.ie
Shine
Support for people affected by mental ill health.
Call 01 5413 715
Threshold
National housing charity.
Call 1800 454 454
West Cork Beacon
Support for victims of sexual violence.
Call 1800 832 001
Women's Aid
Information and support for victims of domestic violence.
Call 1800 341 900
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